Entries by Peter Tertzakian

Want to get pipelines built? Let Canadians own a piece of the action

This article was originally published in The Hub.  Last week’s English-language debate featured an entire section devoted to pipelines. The leaders of the four main political parties were asked where they stand on building them. Their answers were easy to interpret. Poilievre gave a clear and confident “yes,” while Monsieur Blanchet delivered an equally firm […]

There’s a fortune to be made in Canada—if only we’d seize the opportunity

This article was originally published in The Hub.  If Canada is to reduce its economic dependency on the United States it must attract significant investment—billions of dollars. Ideally, these funds will come from investors and corporate capital, rather than our deficit-ridden treasury. The good news? Canada has been an attractive investment destination before. It’s time […]

It is Time for A Carbon Policy Time-Out in Canada

This article was originally published in The Hub.  Canada’s energy industry needs a carbon policy “time-out.” Antennae are up: more federal climate directives are expected to be telegraphed on the eve of COP29, possibly including final details on a proposed cap for oil and gas sector emissions. Yet before introducing additional policy action, we need to pause […]